Export Clerk

Export Operator
Location: Ipswich

**Salary**: From 22k

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain are proud to be with working with a well-established shipping company who has been running for over 180 years and has a significant international presence with offices in key locations around the world.

A great opportunity has arisen to join our busy Logistics Export’s team based in Ipswich on a 12 month fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for ensuring export orders are handled efficiently and effectively whilst maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

**What is involved?**
- Liaising with Customers and Principals.
- Preparation and presentation of export documents
- Preparation and presentation of bills of lading, Waybills, Manifests, invoices, Customs documents and any other documentation as required.
- Ensuring full compliance of appropriate legislation and regulations and all documentation relevant to the movement of cargo
- Completion of the full range of Cory Logistics services to clients and further build these opportunities through client relationship development.
- Filing of data and performing other routine clerical tasks as needed
- Performing duties in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner, ensuring 100% coverage of the workstation
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and managers to understand all necessary aspects and needs of the business.
- Executing the responsibilities of the job in accordance with Company rules, Policies and Procedures and lawful ethical standards

**Key Skills Needed**
- Considerable experience of Ocean Freight
- Understanding of landside logistics
- Knowledge of Global and UK Freight markets
- Appreciation of International Supply Chains
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both verbally and in writing
- Previous experience of delivering excellent client focused service
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines and maintain focus
- Ability to deals with multiple tasks
- Problem solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to seek ways to improve and promote quality
- IT literacy including knowledge of MS word/excel/outlook
- Team worker with the ability to work collaboratively and able to use own initiative